East County Magazine
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: HOW TO RUIN A GOOD SUNRISE PHOTO OPPORTUNITY IN OCOTILLO
Printer-friendly version August 23, 2014 (Ocotillo)–Photographer Jim Pelley’s home is now surrounded on three sides by the Ocotillo wind facility built on public lands, despite promises when he purchased his home that the views would be protected forever. He sent in these images to vent his frustration over the despoiled views of nature that drew him to this desert
PEACE MARCHERS IN EL CAJON ASK U.S. & UNITED NATIONS FOR AIRLIFTS, ASYLUM TO SAVE IRAQI CHRISTIANS
Printer-friendly version United Nations passes resolution for sanctions against ISIS backers; local Iraqis ask for airlifts to save lives Hear our exclusive interview with Mark Arabo on progress at the United Nations to save Iraqi Christians, originally aired Aug. 20 on the East County Magazine Show on KNSJ 89.1 FM: http://k007.kiwi6.com/hotlink/6scu4kz7x2/Arabo-UNresolutioninterviewfor8-20-14show-FINAlwithrallyclips.mp3 By Miriam Raftery August 21, 2014 (El Cajon)
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: SUNSET AND BIRDIES
Printer-friendly version August 20, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) — Our Bird Talk columnist Greg Dunne sent in this spectacular photos, with the following note: “Just in case you missed the sunset last night, here’s what it looked like from my house. A couple of shots I’m entering in the amateur photo contest next month at Mission Trails Regional
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
Printer-friendly version August 10, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) – Robert Gehr snapped this photo(s) during National Night Out on August 5 at the El Cajon Police Department. “Low civilian turnout was a bit disappointing, yet that meant no crowds,” he writes. “Games for the kids, face painting as well. SWAT display, mini fire truck rides, hot dogs, Sheriff
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: ANOTHER SECRET STREAM
Printer-friendly version August 7, 2014 (Borrego Springs) – Tom Lemon sent in these photos of a “secret stream”, along with this description: “I hadn’t visited this stream in many years. Me and my sons went to Cuyamaca for brunch on Father’s Day and then down Banner Grade to Borrego Springs. The weather was a bit like today with mild
RAMONA FUND FOR ANIMALS CENTER IN RAMONA HELPS SAVE LOCAL WILDLIFE
Printer-friendly version Hear our interview at the Ramona Fund for Animals Wildlife Center: https://www.eastcountymagazine.org/sites/eastcountymagazine.org/files/audio/2019/August/Offbeat-RamonaFundForAnimalsWildlife-finalwithmusic.mp3 By Miriam Raftery August 7, 2014 (Ramona) – The Ramona Fund for Animals Wildlife Center is one of only three facilities in San Diego County that rehabilitate injured or ill wildlife for release back into the wild. Currently the Center is
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: YEEHA! A RESOLUTION HONORING MISS RODEO USA IN LAKESIDE
Printer-friendly version Photo courtesy of Rob Riingen, East County Herald July 18, 2014 (Lakeside) – Senator Joel Anderson’s office sent in this pic of the Senator presenting a resolution honoring the new Miss Rodeo USA 2014 and former Lakeside Rodeo Queen, Elisa Swenson. Printer-friendly version
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: 4TH OF JULY IN EL CAJON
Printer-friendly version July 6, 2014 (El Cajon) – Randy Jordan snapped this photo of the fireworks final at El Cajon’s 4th of July celebration in Granite Hills/Kennedy Park. Printer-friendly version
PHOTOS OF THE MONTH: MAD HATTER WINE TASTING ON MT. HELIX
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery July 2, 2014 (Mt. Helix) – It was a very important date for guests at the Mad Hatter wine tasting party hosted by vintner Stephanie Young and Laurie Delaney at the Manor Vineyard on Mt. Helix. Prizes were awarded for best costumes as guests mixed, mingled, munched appetizers and savored vintages brought by
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: BOULEVARD SUNSET
Printer-friendly version June 20, 2014 (Boulevard) – Michele Strand sent in this serene scene of a sunset over rural Boulevard in San Diego’s East County. Printer-friendly version
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SKY’S THE LIMIT!
Printer-friendly version September 30, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) — Wild weather created the perfect storm for some spectacular skies over East County during the past couple of days. Here are a few of our favorites. Scroll down for more amazing images of skies over East County.
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SPRINGTIME IN EAST COUNTY
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery April 15, 2010 – Yes, you can still see wildflowers in bloom in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Thanks to readers Jerry and Marlene Fisher for sending us shots taken this week of the desert floor in bloom–and a flowering ocotillo. We also spotted a profusion of spring blooms at Summers Past Farm, which hosted its annual Sweet Pea Festival last weekend.
EAST COUNTY CELEBRATES ITS MULTI-ETHNIC HERITAGE
Printer-friendly versionJanuary 5, 2009 (San Diego’s East County) – Festivals and events held in East County in 2009 showcased our region’s growing cultural and ethnic diversity. Below are a few highlights: The Chaldean Food Festival in El Cajon featured cuisine and entertainment reflective of the Iraqi Chaldean community. Tribal dancers at the Barona Pow-Wow in Lakeside, one of the
FOUR SEASONS IN EAST COUNTY: SCENIC SHOTS FROM 2009
Printer-friendly version December 29, 2009 – At year’s end, we’d like to share with our readers a few of our favorite images taken along East County’s backroads and byways during the four seasons in the past year. Winter in Rancho Cuyamaca State Park Spring lilacs, Ranchita Summer, Mt. Palomar, viewed from Highway 79 Fall on Cottonwood
PHOTOS OF THE MONTH: OCTOBER 2009
Printer-friendly version This month, we bring you the many faces of our community – plus some holiday spirits! Printer-friendly version
PHOTOS OF THE MONTH: AUGUST
Printer-friendly versionCheck out these hot shots–we’ve got some real beauties this month! Deerhorn Valley: photo by Rob Deason Divine Bovine: Artist Lionel Talaro mugs for the camera alongside his creation, "Elvis Cow", on display at O’Dunn Fine Art Gallery, La Mesa photographer: Miriam Raftery View more great shots….. Kroc Center, La Mesa "National Night Out" Photo by Leon Thompson (right)
PHOTOS OF THE MONTH: JULY IN EAST COUNTY
Printer-friendly versionDear Readers – Please send your favoritie photos taken in East County or San Diego’s Eastern Regions to editor@eastcountymagazine.org for consideration in our "best photos" section. Here are a few of our favorite pics for July: La Mesa Democratic Club leaders pose in front of "The Swamp" refreshment stand during a "M*A*S*H Bash held in honor of a visit from Mike Farrell, star of
PHOTOS OF THE MONTH: ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION AT HOOLEYS
Printer-friendly versionHundreds turned out for a wearin’ of the green, Irish fare and festivities at Hooleys Irish Pub & Grille in Rancho San Diego and La Mesa. From kilts to kitch, East County party-goers got into the holiday spirit! Nothing green to wear? Blarney and bling, all in green, was on sale for Hooleys’ patrons. If you missed the fun,
PHOTO ESSAY: BACK COUNTRY BEAUTY
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery On a January morning, while people in much of the nation were shivering in sub-zero tempatures, I took a drive and basked in the glorious sunshine of an East County winter’s day. I found golfers teeing off at Singing Hills Country Club, a cyclist savoring a morning ride, a farmer ploughing his fields, hikers and dog
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